Is too much football ruining the game?

The Athletic FC Podcast

09/11/24

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Football is at breaking point. That's the message of yet another stark warning from FIFPro who recently suggested that this season will be the "worst ever" for player workload.

We have PFA Chief Exec Maheta Molango on to explain what he's hearing from players, the impact this could have on its youngest stars, and whether we're heading towards a strike.

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

Guests: Maheta Molango and Stuart James

Exec Prod: Adey Moorhead

Prod: Abi Paterson

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The Chelsea ownership crisis explained

September 10, 2024

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50m

Since Roman Abramovich put Chelsea up for sale over two years ago, the club has been plagued with instability on and off the pitch.

This week - things have got worse - Clearlake and Todd Boehly’s relationship is at breaking point and the ownership is in crisis.

So why has this partnership fractured, and what does it mean for Chelsea’s future?

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: Adam Crafton, Liam Twomey, Simon Johnson

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

Producer: Jay Beale

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How do sporting directors prove their worth?

September 12, 2024

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33m

These days, most Premier League clubs have an executive to deal with transfers.

From Richard Hughes swapping Bournemouth for Liverpool this summer to Manchester United’s pursuit of Dan Ashworth and Newcastle replacing him with Paul Mitchell who has got off to a tricky start.

So, when a transfer window doesn’t go to plan, is the sporting director to blame?

Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Newcastle United writer Chris Waugh, lead writer for The Athletic FC's newsletter Phil Hay and senior football writer Simon Hughes.

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: Phil Hay, Chris Waugh and Simon Hughes

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

Producer: Guy Clarke

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